AKL
Auckland
New Zealand
3,853 km
2,394 miles
RVV
Raivavae Airport
French Polynesia
Distance
3,853 km
2,394 mi / 2,080 nm
Est. Flight Time
6h
Medium-haul route
Time Difference
-23h
Pacific/Auckland
Heading
79°
east northeast

Airport Comparison

AKL RVV
Airport Name Auckland International Airport Raivavae Airport
IATA Code AKL RVV
ICAO Code NZAA NTAV
City Auckland N/A
Country New Zealand French Polynesia
Timezone Pacific/Auckland Pacific/Tahiti
Elevation 23 ft 7 ft
Coordinates -37.010000, 174.790000 -23.890000, -147.660000

Auckland (AKL) to Raivavae Airport (RVV) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Auckland International Airport (AKL) in Auckland, New Zealand to Raivavae Airport (RVV) in Raivavae Airport, French Polynesia is 3,853 kilometers (2,394 miles / 2,080 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 6h, flying east northeast at a heading of 79°.

This is a medium-haul route that may be operated by either narrow-body or wide-body aircraft depending on demand. Passengers can expect a meal service on most carriers.

This is an international route connecting New Zealand with French Polynesia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 00:52 in Auckland, it's 01:52 in Raivavae Airport. With a 23-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Raivavae Airport (RVV) to Auckland (AKL) follows a heading of 239° (west southwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Auckland International Airport (AKL) and Raivavae Airport (RVV) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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